Police seize £200,000 worth of cannabis plants in raid

Officers discovered the plants in Rutherglen following a call from an energy network.

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Police have seized around £200,000 worth of cannabis plants after searching a property in South Lanarkshire.

Officers went to investigate at Carrick Road in Rutherglen, near Glasgow, at about 6.50pm on Wednesday following a call from an energy network.

They discovered the plants during a search of the property.

Police said that inquiries to trace those responsible are ongoing.

Sergeant John Watson said: “We will continue to work to disrupt the illegal and harmful supply of drugs in our communities.”

If you have any information or concerns about drugs misuse in your area, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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